Lewis Davies

About

Welsh librarian and philanthropist who established the Rhys Davies Trust which promoted Welsh writing in English.

Before Fame

He attended the University College of Wales and later worked at the Daily Mirror.

Trivia

He did not pursue a career in Anglican priesthood because he was a homosexual.

Family Life

He had a more famous older brother named Rhys Davies who was a short story author.

Associated With

He was a philanthropist just like Edward Harkness.